Making a vase for on the wall step one Buy or find a piece of wood to use that is in proportion to the jar, which you also need to find or buy. If you are like me you will have the chance to recycle one. Make sure the jar (or use a vase) has a lip on the top. Paint the wood however you would like it. step two Position the jar on the wood and drill two holes on either side at the the base of the opening. step three Wrap steel wire around the lip of the jar a few times and twist it on